Manager Aboriginal Homelessness Reform

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/CW/HV6SP

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

This exciting and rewarding opportunity is for an experienced manager who will lead a small dynamic team responsible for leading the development of Aboriginal homelessness policy and program initiatives. This position will report to the Director, Homelessness and Housing First Reform within the Homelessness and Housing First Unit within the Homelessness and Housing Support Branch of Homes Victoria.

The Manager, Aboriginal Homelessness Reform is a key role and will be committed to improving housing outcomes for Aboriginal people and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Key functions of the role include leading a projects and initiatives and building strong partnerships across a wide range of stakeholders in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal community.

These functions include, but are not limited to:

- driving key initiatives and priorities identified within _Mana-na worn-tyeen maar-takoort: Every Aboriginal Person has a Home, _The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework.
- leading Aboriginal homelessness projects and initiatives
- leading and supporting cross government partnerships stewardship and relations
- providing advice to ensure the needs of Aboriginal Victorians are reflected in overall reform of the Victorian Specialist Homelessness Service system.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions on complex matters.
- Support continuous improvement and ensure alignment to leading practise in the areas of project management and escalating critical risks/exceptions where required.
- Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline, and budget parameters.

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE**
**The **_Equal Opportunity Act 2010_**, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.**
This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.